The draw for the ninth FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup was announced Wednesday, with the 2025 edition set to feature 24 teams for the first time.

The tournament will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 8.

It will also mark the first time the global event is held in Africa, with the draw ceremony staged at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat.

Host Morocco will compete in Group A alongside Brazil, Costa Rica and Italy. Defending champion Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been drawn into Group B with Cameroon, Mexico and the Netherlands.

China is in Group C with Ecuador, Norway and the United States. Group D includes Canada, France, Nigeria and Samoa.

Group E features Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, South Korea and Spain, while Japan, New Zealand, Paraguay and Zambia make up Group F.

The top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16.